Music & Entertainment

Snoop Dogg is reportedly unsatisfied with the way the industry breaks or discovers new talent when it comes to Hip Hop music. That’s why he’s begun to take things into his own hands with the announcement that there just may be a new American Idol-style competition in the works designed for rappers. It looks like […]

Courtesy of KissRichmond.com Popular R&B artist Avant tore down the stage at Stone Soul 2011. He performed hits such as “Separated,” “Makin’ Good Love,” and “Read Your Mind.” If you missed it check out the video and photos. Kyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:550,height:350,p:”1763″,s:1359216,tbid:”142″}); RECENT HEADLINES: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCE ANTHONY WEINER ADMITS TO SENDING LEWD PICTURES FASHO CRAZY QUESTION […]

It’s Tuesday, June 7th and guess what Cincinnati funk/R&B/soul music lovers? We are very excited because we’re celebrating one of the most popular and iconic performers in music’s birthday. Legendary vocalist, actor, musician, producer and songwriter Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson) turns 53 today so let the party begin and the good times roll! TOP […]

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We’re officially sad to report the latest summer tour updates which include a major cancellation from Grammy-winning British pop/soul singer Adele. Doctors have ordered her to rest up immediately after Adele was recently stricken with a serious case of laryngitis. Photo: Getty Images The singer had already begun canceling sporadic dates, but the vocal dilemma […]

R&B newcomer Miguel has quickly built quite an exceptional name for himself in the past year and that journey is scheduled to continue this week as the L.A. native takes on the east coast with a special free concert to be held Tuesday, June 7th in New York City for another live celebration of Black […]

Long time friends Jill Scott and Colby Colb of Radio One Cleveland’s Z107.9 met at Harmonie Park Studios in Detroit for a private listening session for her upcoming album “The Light Of The Sun”. After listening to the album Jill sat with Colby to talk about a few of the tracks that tickled Colby’s ears. […]

Fresh from this past weekend, movie buffs and film critics alike were given the chance to catch the world premiere of the new “Breaking Dawn” movie trailer – the next installment from the cult favorite Twilight film series. The 2-minute clip leaked online just a few hours before it was supposed to officially debut at […]

The official Black Music Month celebration has begun here at 101.1 The Wiz and WizNation.com, but of course, we want to share with you an insider’s view of how Black music impacts each of our lives and careers. So take a look at this special video feature as some of our staff and supporters talk […]

Producer Alex Da Kid is now officially signed to Interscope Records. Industry reps say he’s finally inked a deal with the imprint, which also brings his own label, KIDinaKORNER. Alex is best known for crafting a series of chart-topping singles and hits like Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love the Way You Lie,” B.o.B.’s “Airplanes,” and Dr. […]

This past Memorial Day Weekend Radio One journeyed out in Florida for our annual Springfest Miami concert. Some of the hottest artists of the summer hit the stage from Big Sean, Travis Porter, Miguel, Marsha Ambrosius, Jeremih, Keri Hilson, Lloyd, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, Rick Ross and even more with surprise performances. We were able […]

NEW YORK-Producer and rapper, Kanye West paid tribute to the man many call the Godfather Of Hip Hop, Gil Scott Heron at a memorial at Riverside Church in Harlem. He performed “Lost in the World,” which sampled Gil Scott Heron’s song “Comment #1.” AllHipHop reports: Others in attendance included members of The Last Poets, Malcolm […]